Eastern Colleges for a 980 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 980 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 980 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 64 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 980 SAT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good SAT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of SAT scores from students admitted to all Eastern colleges

Is a 980 SAT bad?

You can probably do better than a score of 980. It situates you in the bottom 36th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your below average performance in answering questions in the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the exam. The SAT is scored out of a maximum of 1600 and a minimum of 400, meaning your 980 score represents 61% of the total possible points. If a 980 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.

Demographic comparisons for a 980

Let's examine how a 980 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 980 is 87 points (8%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 980 is 74 points (7%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 980 is 132 points (12%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 980 is 46 points (5%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 980 is 13 points (1%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 980 is 259 points (21%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 980 is 30 points (3%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 980 is 53 points (6%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 980 is 136 points (12%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 980 is 80 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 980 SAT score?

A 980 on the SAT translates to a 18 on the ACT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.

What percentile is a 980 SAT score?

Scoring a 980 on the SAT places you in the 36th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 36% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 1.7 million students sit for the SAT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 612,000 students with only 1,088,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 64 colleges where your 980 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 168 target schools (good chance), 447 reach (harder) schools and 225 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

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Mansfield, PA

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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

#23 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

1,796enrollment
-net price
100%acceptance rate
970-1150SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.44Avg GPA

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Holy Family University

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Philadelphia, PA

Holy Family University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

970 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#47 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,912enrollment
$12,379net price
77%acceptance rate
852-1092SAT range
-ACT range
3.13Avg GPA

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Admission Chance78%

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Cazenovia College

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Cazenovia, NY

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Cazenovia College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

745enrollment
$17,238net price
75%acceptance rate
957-1177SAT range
-ACT range
3.29Avg GPA

Your 980 SAT

Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

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North Adams, MA

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

938enrollment
$15,377net price
92%acceptance rate
960-1180SAT range
17-21ACT range
3.2Avg GPA

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Admission Chance87%

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La Roche College

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Pittsburgh, PA

La Roche College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#54 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,068enrollment
$24,233net price
97%acceptance rate
970-1170SAT range
20-26ACT range
3.2Avg GPA

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Admission Chance95%

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Castleton State College

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Castleton, VT

Castleton State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#2 Best Public Universities in Vermont

2,363enrollment
$16,791net price
81%acceptance rate
970-1210SAT range
22-26ACT range
3.17Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance70%

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Carlow University

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Pittsburgh, PA

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Carlow University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

980 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#52 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

2,104enrollment
$17,437net price
93%acceptance rate
850-1100SAT range
-ACT range
3.6Avg GPA

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Admission Chance93%

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Thiel College

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Greenville, PA

Thiel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

907enrollment
$22,732net price
82%acceptance rate
965-1165SAT range
17-24ACT range
3.1Avg GPA

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Admission Chance73%

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Concordia College New York

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Bronxville, NY

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Concordia College New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1050 Average SAT Score

#58 Best Private Colleges in New York

1,129enrollment
-net price
100%acceptance rate
960-1140SAT range
19-23ACT range
3.23Estimated Avg GPA

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Hilbert College

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Hamburg, NY

Hilbert College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1010 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

877enrollment
$16,930net price
95%acceptance rate
898-1113SAT range
-ACT range
3.2Avg GPA

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Admission Chance94%

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Eastern Nazarene College

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Quincy, MA

Eastern Nazarene College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

535enrollment
$20,283net price
62%acceptance rate
970-1160SAT range
-ACT range
3.21Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance48%

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University of Pittsburgh Bradford

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Bradford, PA

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University of Pittsburgh Bradford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1090 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#5 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

1,074enrollment
$16,505net price
94%acceptance rate
980-1196SAT range
19-29ACT range
3.28Avg GPA

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Admission Chance89%

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Medaille College

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Buffalo, NY

Medaille College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#57 Best Private Colleges in New York

1,727enrollment
$14,992net price
69%acceptance rate
930-1140SAT range
17-21ACT range
3.14Estimated Avg GPA

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Admission Chance61%

Applications Due Aug 1

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Waynesburg University

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Waynesburg, PA

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Waynesburg University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1080 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#43 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

1,366enrollment
$22,281net price
76%acceptance rate
960-1200SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.64Avg GPA

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Admission Chance65%

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Dominican College of Blauvelt

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Orangeburg, NY

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#54 Best Private Colleges in New York

1,407enrollment
$23,747net price
89%acceptance rate
953-1178SAT range
-ACT range
3.09Avg GPA

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Admission Chance83%

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

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Teaneck, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1040 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#13 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

7,285enrollment
$16,030net price
84%acceptance rate
908-1180SAT range
20-23ACT range
3.31Avg GPA

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Admission Chance80%

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Saint Peter's University

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Jersey City, NJ

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Saint Peter's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

1060 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#3 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

3,430enrollment
$11,996net price
89%acceptance rate
970-1150SAT range
17-28ACT range
3.31Avg GPA

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Admission Chance82%

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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

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Alfred, NY

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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

1070 Average SAT Score

Test Optional

#21 Best Public Universities in New York

3,348enrollment
$17,262net price
82%acceptance rate
960-1180SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.1Avg GPA

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Admission Chance73%

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